Uncoachable players have short careers.
They flinch at feedback.
They make excuses.
They need praise.
The best?
They hunt coaching.
Feedback is a gift. Cash it in.💰
Everybody wants discipline… until discipline gets loud. Everybody wants toughness… until toughness gets uncomfortable.
Hard coaching isn’t abuse. Hard coaching is correction. Hard coaching is standards. Hard coaching is loving a kid enough not to let him stay average.
If a coach is demanding effort, detail, toughness, and accountability bothers you… that probably says more about today’s culture than it does the coach.
SPRING ROUNDUP
All of the area high school baseball and softball one can eat with a side of soccer on a busy night of spring sports.
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If I could go back to Year 1 as a head coach…
I would do these 8 things differently.
20 years. A lot of wins. Plenty of mistakes.
Here’s what I know now:
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20 Reminders for Coaches:
1. Be prepared to repeat yourself. Empathy towards their age, maturity level and aptitude is required.
2. Be an expert at communicating. No fluff. If we say it we BETTER follow through and when plans change there needs to be a clear reason as to why communicated.
3. Be the type of student we want them to be. There is always something to get better at. There are more ways to do it than what worked for us.
4. Team culture and atmosphere starts with us, the standards we set, what we allow and how we handle it when something happens that will affect that.
5. Be organized. Never show up without a plan. Be prepared for an audible at any point but never get caught not ready.
6. Lead by example. They are always watching. They will emulate our behavior.
7. If we want their trust we have to gain it. How we talk to them, how we talk with them, how we follow through and how we hold them all accountable, no matter who they are, who their parents are or how talented they are.
8. No standing around at practices. Find ways to keep everyone moving. No long lines in drills.
9. The game is relatable to life in many ways. Always be looking for ways to help them develop their character through it.
10. Never forget this is a game. They will only get to play it for a short period in their lives. We are here to teach it to them and help them enjoy it. Make it a memorable phase for them.
11. Coach confidence. If the goal is to get the most out of the players, they need to believe. Everything we do needs to be done with this in mind.
12. Get them talking. Hear their thoughts before we give ours. When they know they will be asked to speak we will see more focus and engagement.
13. TAKE NOTES! Keep a note pad during games/practice to jot down points to discuss. Don’t let those important moments slip through the cracks.
14. Make eye contact, take off your sunglasses. Make them take theirs off. Position yourself so their back is to the sun.
15. Pitchers and catchers need/deserve dedicated time each week for bullpens and dedicated time for catching fundamentals. NEVER IGNORE THEM!!
16. We never know what’s going on in their life. We get an opportunity to possibly be a bright light for them. This is MUCH bigger than the game.
17. Development is a process. The process requires patience and opportunity…And plenty of it.
18. Read your audience. Know when it’s time to move on. Once we lose their attention everything we want them to hear will go in one ear then out the other.
19. Be careful of getting caught up in the emotions of the moment. We need to remain calm and focused to make clear minded decisions.
20. It’s their game. Our playing days are long over. We are the lucky ones to get to be a part of their journey. Be grateful for it and be the best possible leader we can be FOR THEM.
𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐮𝐛𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 🔍
Alexandria returns nearly its entire core after a 20-win, area title season and enters 2026 with the experience, depth, and expectations to make another deep 4A run.
Full outlook, key returners, and more below. ⤵️
🔗: prepbsbl.com/4twp6II || @ValleyCubBSBL
“We should want to share our faith. We should want our players to understand who Jesus Christ is. They should see us living that every single day.” - Rick Barnes
Coastal Baseball Coach Kevin Schnall added 18 players to the roster. He spoke on what kind of players he and his staff were looking for.
His answer will not be a surprise, given how this program has gone about its business over the past several decades. @CoastalBaseball
How do you lose a team?
Be a transactional coach.
“You have a greater chance of losing a team when you’re transactional in everything you do.” - Nick Saban
Transformational coaches connect, serve, and lead with purpose.
11 Things Great Teammates DON’T Do:
1. Quit
2. Blame
3. Complain
4. Bring Drama
5. Point Fingers
6. Show Up Late
7. Make Excuses
8. Make Poor Choices
9. Run From a Challenge
10. Bring Negative Energy
11. Badmouth Teammates
Be a Great Teammate.
#𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐏𝐀𝐒𝟐𝟔: 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 🔐
Locked in for the 2026 North AL Preseason All-State on January 17th at Hartselle High School Indoor. ⤵️
✅ @TrippGino6
✅ @CasonSmit8408
✅ @SawyerC_4
✅ @BraydenEntrekin
Claim your invite to the top preseason event of the year. 👍
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I asked an LSU hitter what separates elite hitters from average ones.
His answer after his first fall in the SEC:
- Having quality at-bats
- Controlling the hitting zone
- Understanding the situation + what's needed to score